Laila/ Laila Mehdin is an Indian actress. She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi language films. She is probably best known for her critically acclaimed and award-winning performances in the Bala-directed films Nandha and Pithamagan.

She made her debut in the Telugu film Yegire Pavurama (1996) directed by SV Krishna Reddy. The Mumbai-based Laila then worked with Ajith in Dheena and Parthen Rasithen with Prashanth .

Then came Dhill and Pithamagan with Vikram. In between, Laila took a break and went back to Mumbai. However, she returned to Kollywood with a big bang. Her role in the movie Ullam Ketkumae won her accolades from the masses. She is a very successful Tamil actress.

She married Mehdin, an Iranian businessman, on 6 January 2006. She dated him for 7 years before marriage. According to Laila, they were engaged three years before marriage. She now has a son, and has no intention of returning to Kollywood in the near future.